Description
A simple recipe for creamy and delicious garlic mashed potatoes, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add the milk, minced garlic, and butter to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creamy mashed potatoes, warm the milk before adding it.
- You can add a splash of heavy cream for a richer flavor.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mashing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg